coobybook Chapter 144 officially begins the story.
Chapter 144 officially begins the story.
My name is Kamado Tanjiro. My family sells charcoal. My father passed away early, and as the eldest son, I took on the responsibility of selling charcoal to support my family.
On my way home after selling charcoal one day, I stayed overnight at Grandpa Saburo's house for some reason. To my utter surprise, when I returned home the next day, I was shocked to find that my mother, younger brother and sister-in-law had all been brutally murdered, and only my eldest sister, Nezuko Kamado, still had body temperature.
While I was taking my sister down the mountain to find a doctor, Nezuko suddenly transformed into a creature called an oni and attacked me. Fortunately, after I called out to her, Nezuko regained some of her consciousness.
Just then, a man who called himself the Water Pillar, named Tomioka Giyuu, suddenly appeared and tried to kill Nezuko. After my desperate pleas and Nezuko's protective stance, Tomioka Giyuu thought it over and let us go, and even showed us a way out.
They went to find a man named Urokodaki Sakonji.
So we embarked on our journey.
On the way, we met three friends: Brother Li Yichen, Brother Cao Zhi, and Sister Feng Feifei. They were also Brother Tomioka's colleagues. When they saw us, they didn't attack Nezuko, but only expressed surprise. They even helped us get rid of a troublesome ghost and gave us a more detailed explanation of the situation.
It made me understand more about the existence of demons and the Demon Slayer Corps, and I also learned who my family's killer was!
King of Ghosts, Ghost Dance Tsuji Mukai!
Finally, the three of them took my brother and me to find Urokodaki Sakonji and helped persuade this senior to teach me training.
Hehe, although all three of them thought that I was the one who passed Mr. Urokodaki Sakonji's test.
I'm so fortunate to have met these kind people! I can't let them down! I will cultivate diligently! And avenge them!
The above is a monologue from Tanjiro Kamado.
During this time, there were some things he was unaware of.
For example, the culprit who killed his entire family, Muzan Kibutsuji, was blocked by someone when the trio was taking the two siblings away.
"Muzan Kibutsuji, do you want to understand the meaning of life? Yes or no!"
A young man with a bright smile.
Yeah, that scoundrel almost got beaten up again!
Until he discovered that this powerful swordsman with the markings who had opened the Transparent World, after beating him for a while while he was in his normal state, had actually started spitting blood! His breath had become extremely weak!
"Damn it! Demon King Muzan! My time is almost up! Before I die today, I will take you down with me!"
Muzan scoffed at such words! Mutual destruction? Don't be so confident!
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Muzan certainly didn't turn around and run away immediately; he still managed to deliver a finishing blow. However, he then saw two female humans blocking his way, and Muzan noticed that the swordsman seemed to have recovered, so he turned and ran.
After watching the scoundrel Boss leave, Li Muyang silently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and teased the two women, "How was it? Did I act convincingly?"
Bai Yuxiu clapped her hands enthusiastically and quietly took out a tissue to wipe the blood from the corner of Li Muyang's mouth.
Feng Ling'er, however, seemed a little confused and asked, "What's the point of this? Didn't you say he's afraid of death? What if scaring him like this makes him hide again?"
Li Muyang smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "It's different! This kid is indeed afraid of death, that's true! But at the same time, he's arrogant and conceited! What gave him psychological trauma was Yoriichi Tsugikuni, which caused Muzan to be wary of all Demon Slayer Corps members, which is why he's so cautious and makes it impossible for anyone to catch him!"
"But if Muzan believes that no swordsman other than Yoriichi Tsugikuni, even those who have awakened their Demon Slayer Mark and Transparent World, can defeat him, he will easily become complacent and underestimate other swordsmen who have awakened their Demon Slayer Mark and Transparent World! Only then will there be a chance to defeat him!"
Hehe, Li Muyang was planning to go fishing. He had prepared the bait, but what if the fish didn't bite?
Today! We're here to prepare the bait beforehand!
After saying this, Li Muyang rubbed his face and returned to his original appearance... That's right, he made his move today after changing his appearance.
Even Bai Yuxiu and Feng Ling'er were disguised!
Having experienced what Muzan went through today, he would only think that some reclusive master had appeared out of nowhere and beat him up before he died.
As for the means to change one's appearance... to be honest, it's actually the ability of the adorable Zhenren (the real person). It's just that this guy has wasted his ability! Li Muyang has gradually mastered some techniques after studying it for a while! Changing one's appearance is merely a basic method.
On the other side, Muzan's escape was indeed as Li Muyang had predicted! Thinking back to those days, he suddenly realized how weak this swordsman was compared to Yoriichi Tsugikuni! He immediately understood!
Yoriichi Tsugikuni is Yoriichi Tsugikuni, and other swordsmen are other swordsmen! It's not that every swordsman who awakens the Demon Slayer Mark and the Transparent World can reach Yoriichi Tsugikuni's level!
Jie Jie Jie!
The scumbag boss suddenly felt like he was invincible again!
Getting back to the point, Li Muyang's errand wasn't just a casual act; it was because... he felt he hadn't made an appearance in a long time and hadn't done anything significant. Even the three newbies were more diligent than him! He even went out and slew a few Lower Moon demons, not to mention the lower-level demons—he treated it all as a training session!
Even Bai Yuxiu and Feng Ling'er have been going out to gain experience and level up quite a bit, otherwise they wouldn't have broken through to the Perfect Realm so quickly! They've even made good progress in their cultivation!
This makes me, the protagonist, seem even less noticeable, so I came to Muzan to make myself more noticeable!
No problem, that's the most important thing!
After making his presence known to Muzan, Li Muyang and the two women strolled around as they made their way to find Urokodaki Sakonji.
Well, the main reason is to find the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado; Li Muyang is very interested in the Breath of the Sun technique.
Now that we've come to this world, who wouldn't want to try the Breath of the Sun?
The trio all went to Tanjiro to form a good relationship!
I'm just not in a hurry.
Giyu Tomioka sent Tanjiro to find Sakonji Urokodaki not only to help Tanjiro and Nezuko, but also because he had his own selfish motives: he hoped that Tanjiro could inherit Sakonji Urokodaki's Water Breathing technique.
This seemingly aloof current Water Pillar is actually a person who is not good at speaking and doesn't know how to confide in others. Moreover, due to past unresolved issues, even though Giyu has become a Pillar, he still believes that he is not worthy to stand with his Demon Slayer Corps comrades...
Therefore, he also intended to train someone he believed was more suitable to become the Water Column than himself.
Yes, that's why he recommended Tanjiro find Urokodaki Sakonji to be his junior brother, so that once Tanjiro's strength surpassed his own, he could take his place as the Water Pillar... even if it was just his own wishful thinking.
He could see that Tanjiro was exceptionally talented, but unfortunately, he misjudged Tanjiro's talent points; they weren't in the Water Breathing area.
As the protagonist of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro Kamado is more suited to the origin of breathing techniques, Sun Breathing.
However, the art of Sun Breathing has been lost due to its extremely high difficulty in cultivation and the relentless pursuit of the Demon King Muzan. Currently, there are no successors of Sun Breathing within the Demon Slayer Corps.
Only the "Hinokami Kagura" passed down through generations of the Kamado family is a continuation of the Breath of the Sun.
Tanjiro, the protagonist, is simply unaware that he possesses this kind of cheat code.
It's alright, the old man is here now, isn't he?
Hmm! Since Li Muyang wants to study the Breath of the Sun, he should naturally learn the Hinokami Kagura from Tanjiro! Perhaps Tanjiro is not yet able to use the Hinokami Kagura to truly master the Breath of the Sun, but that's why Li Muyang has come to him now!
Besides his own research, of course the protagonist also needs to be upgraded!
What can Tanjiro, who has mastered the Breath of the Sun ahead of time, bring to this world?
Li Muyang wanted to take a look.
Before that, Tanjiro definitely needs to learn about breathing techniques first, so there's no rush. Let's leisurely wander around other places first, and we'll have plenty of time to find him later!
Having finally gotten a few days off, Li Muyang really didn't want to work overtime!
This stroll lasted for over a month before the three finally arrived at Urokodaki Sakonji's house.
"Mr. Li! What brings you here?" Urokodaki Sakonji was taken aback when he saw Li Muyang and the other two. Then he suddenly remembered Nezuko at home and became a little nervous.
After all, Nezuko is a demon!
Urokodaki Sakonji has been retired for many years and is not familiar with Li Muyang. He can only say that he knows him. It is really hard to confirm whether Li Muyang will take action after discovering Nezuko's existence.
Taking good care of Tanjiro and Nezuko is his responsibility as their master, and the old man doesn't want any accidents to happen.
Li Muyang and his group were well aware of Urokodaki Sakonji's thoughts. Bai Yuxiu spoke first, saying, "Mr. Urokodaki, we heard from Li Yichen and the others that they encountered a demon who retained his consciousness and a young man with considerable talent, so we came here specifically to pay them a visit."
Urokodaki Sakonji was stunned for a moment, a little puzzled in his mind, while also thinking to himself, "You, Tanjiro! I've been working so hard to teach you breathing techniques, and you didn't even tell me that you know Mr. Lee's disciples!"
Well, this really isn't Tanjiro's fault. Li Yichen and the others said they were just ordinary extras, not famous in the Demon Slayer Corps, so there was no need to mention them to everyone, and no one would recognize them anyway.
Honest Tanjiro had no idea how high the status and reputation of the trio, and even Li Muyang behind them, were in the Demon Slayer Corps, so naturally he never mentioned Li Yichen and the other two to Urokodaki Sakonji.
Urokodaki Sakonji thought that Tanjiro was just introduced by his disciple, Tomioka Giyuu, because he had indeed received a letter from Tomioka Giyuu.
Knowing that Li Muyang and the other two were aware of Tanjiro and his sister's existence and meant no harm, Urokodaki Sakonji welcomed them inside.